--- title: "Misty Green: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/misty-green/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/misty-green" critics_score: 64 critics_reviews: 15 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Misty Green (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 64 from 15 reviews: 7 positive, 5 mixed, 3 negative. The reviews lean positive on Misty Green, though enthusiasm for Rosalind Eleazar is much more consistent than approval of the film around her. Critics repeatedly praise her layered, charismatic performance, finding that she makes Misty’s contradictions compelling even when the storytelling falters. Her singing draws particular notice, with several reviews identifying the musical scenes as emotionally affecting. Admirers also find sharp Hollywood satire, humour and sensitivity in Chris Rock’s direction. The spread is wide, and the disagreements go beyond pacing. Reservations cluster around scattered plotting, too many storylines and commentary that some find familiar or muddled. Variety welcomes the drama as authentic and entertaining, while Slant Magazine argues that it lacks empathy for its central character and judges her choices rather than exploring her complexity. Even among the more favourable reviews, Eleazar often receives credit for holding together material that does not consistently serve her. ## Variety — Owen Gleiberman Rating Critic's Pick. 12 September 2026. Festival review. Gleiberman calls it an explosively entertaining, authentic drama and praises Chris Rock as a major filmmaker. He singles out Rosalind Eleazar’s unguarded, charismatic performance as Misty Green. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/misty-green-review-chris-rock-rosiland-eleazar-1236859541/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 13 September 2026. Festival review. Rooney finds the film smart, understated and deeply affecting, praising Chris Rock’s sensitive direction and Rosalind Eleazar’s revelatory performance. He especially singles out Eleazar’s layered portrayal and the emotional force of her musical performances. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/misty-green-review-rosalind-eleazar-chris-rock-1236698536/) ## Time Out — Elizabeth Weitzman Rating 4/5. 26 September 2026. The review presents the film as a sharp Hollywood satire. It singles out Rosalind Eleazar as a must-see. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/misty-green-review-2026) ## Los Angeles Times — Amy Nicholson Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 7 October 2026. Nicholson finds the film an ugly but compelling Hollywood tragicomedy and a star-making showcase for Rosalind Eleazar. She especially praises Eleazar’s performance of “Creep,” while noting that the mental-illness storyline and childhood flashbacks feel awkwardly handled. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-10-07/misty-green-review-chris-rock-rosaline-eleazar-daniel-kaluuya-adam-driver-anna-kendrick) ## IndieWire — David Ehrlich Rating B-. 12 September 2026. Festival review. Ehrlich finds the film messy and unfocused but held together by its lead performance. He especially praises Rosalind Eleazar, whose forceful work keeps the character study compelling despite its storytelling flaws. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/misty-green-movie-review-chris-rock-1235216282/) ## Screen Daily — Tim Grierson Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 13 September 2026. Festival review. The review presents the film as a thorny Hollywood satire, with a favorable emphasis on Rosalind Eleazar’s performance. It singles out her scorching turn as the film’s driving strength. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/misty-green-review-a-scorching-performance-from-rosalind-eleazar-powers-chris-rocks-thorny-hollywood-satire/5220038.article) ## Little White Lies — Mark Asch Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). Festival review. The critic finds the film largely successful, though its plot machinations and some of its commentary fall short. Rosalind Eleazar’s restrained, sharply drawn lead performance is singled out as the film’s chief strength. [Read the review](https://www.lwlies.com/toronto-film-festival/misty-green-first-look-review) ## The AV Club — Jesse Hassenger Rating C+. 10 October 2026. Hassenger finds the film fascinating but frustrating, with its compelling lead nearly carrying it. He praises Rosalind Eleazar’s hypnotic performance while faulting Chris Rock’s self-centered direction and acting. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/misty-green-review-chris-rock-rosalind-eleazar-anna-kendrick-adam-driver) ## The Guardian — Benjamin Lee Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 13 September 2026. Festival review. Lee finds the film overstuffed and dramatically uneven, though Rosalind Eleazar’s performance makes it worth watching. He particularly praises her shifting, emotionally alive portrayal and the moving moment when she sings “Creep.” [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/12/misty-green-review-chris-rocks-rosalind-eleazar) ## Slant Magazine — Justin Clark Rating 1.5/4. 1 October 2026. Clark finds the film unfocused and lacking empathy, arguing it reduces a complex story about a Black woman in Hollywood to judgment of her choices. He praises Rosalind Eleazar’s performance, especially in a scene where Misty auditions for a role beneath her talent. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/misty-green-review-chris-rock/) ## Vulture — Alison Willmore Fi1m's normalised score 35/100 (inferred from the text). 12 September 2026. Festival review. Willmore finds the film’s critique of Hollywood clichéd and its ideas muddled, while praising Rosalind Eleazar’s outstanding performance. She singles out Eleazar’s ability to make Misty’s contradictions compelling even as the film’s portrait of her becomes spiteful. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-misty-green-isnt-the-movie-it-thinks-it-is.html) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 13 September 2026. Festival review. The critic finds the film funny, entertaining and emotionally engaging, though it loses momentum and ends abruptly. Rosalind Eleazar is singled out for her commanding, heartfelt performance and as the film’s real star. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/reviews/misty-green-review-chris-rock-rosalind-eleazar/) ## Deadline — Pete Hammond Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 18 September 2026. Festival review. The review finds the film uneven but says many of its parts work well. It singles out Rosalind Eleazar, whose performance it sees as a showcase for her emerging stardom. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/09/tiff-2026-movie-reviews-toronto-1237073927/) ## The Playlist — Chase Hutchinson Rating C. 14 September 2026. Festival review. The critic finds the film messy and frustrating, despite its promising premise and strong performances. Rosalind Eleazar is singled out for her magnetic work, while Chris Rock’s direction and the film’s scattered storytelling draw criticism. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/misty-green-review-rosalind-eleazar-chris-rock-tiff-2026-20260914/) ## Collider — Therese Lacson Rating 5/10. 14 September 2026. Festival review. Lacson finds the film bloated, disjointed, and dated, with too many storylines and too little character development. She praises Rosalind Eleazar’s charismatic, layered lead performance and her singing. [Read the review](https://collider.com/misty-green-review-chris-rock-adam-driver/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/misty-green.md